How Patagonia Built a Business Model That Sells Less

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How Patagonia Built a Business Model That Sells Less

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In this episode of Business Models Explained, Lucas and Luna explore Patagonia's counterintuitive business model: a company that actively urges customers to buy less. They trace how founder Yvon Chouinard's 'Worn Wear' program, the 'Don't Buy This Jacket' campaign, and the 2022 transfer of ownership to a purpose trust created a brand that generates over a billion dollars in revenue while explicitly prioritizing environmental stewardship over growth. Lucas explains how Patagonia's guaranteed repair program actually increases customer lifetime value, and Luna challenges the tension between a for-profit business and anti-consumerist messaging. They discuss whether this model is replicable or uniquely tied to Patagonia's culture and customer base. A candid look at what happens when a company truly means its sustainability claims, and whether Wall Street could ever tolerate selling less on purpose. #Patagonia #YvonChouinard #WornWear #Don'tBuyThisJacket #PurposeTrust #SustainableBusiness #BusinessModel #AntiConsumerism #CustomerLifetimeValue #Retail #OutdoorIndustry #CircularEconomy #RepairNotReplace #BrandPurpose #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Economics #BusinessModelsExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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